SEC Football Power Rankings for Week 1

Published 6:20 am Sunday, August 25, 2024

 

Which team sits on top of the SEC as we head into Week 1 of the college football season? Keep reading, as we’ve got power rankings to update you on where each team stands.

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SEC Power Rankings

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Projected records reflect games against only FBS opponents.

No. 1: Georgia

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 11-0
  • Last Game Result: 63-3 win against Florida State
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 29th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Clemson
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: ABC

No. 2: Alabama

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 10-1
  • Last Game Result: 27-20 loss against Michigan
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 3rd

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Western Kentucky
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: ESPN

No. 3: Texas

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 10-2
  • Last Game Result: 37-31 loss against Washington
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 12th

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Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Colorado State
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: ESPN

No. 4: Missouri

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 10-1
  • Last Game Result: 14-3 win against Ohio State
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 5th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Murray State
  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, August 29
  • TV Channel: SECN (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 5: LSU

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 10-1
  • Last Game Result: 35-31 win against Wisconsin
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 20th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: @ USC
  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on Sunday, September 1
  • TV Channel: ABC

No. 6: Oklahoma

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 6-5
  • Last Game Result: 38-24 loss against Arizona
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 38th

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Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Temple
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Friday, August 30
  • TV Channel: ESPN (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 7: Ole Miss

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 9-2
  • Last Game Result: 38-25 win against Penn State
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 24th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Furman
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: SEC Network+

No. 8: Tennessee

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-3
  • Last Game Result: 35-0 win against Iowa
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 28th

 

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Chattanooga
  • Game Time: 12:45 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: SEC Network

No. 9: Texas A&M

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-4
  • Last Game Result: 31-23 loss against Oklahoma State
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 44th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Notre Dame
  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: ABC

No. 10: Kentucky

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-6
  • Last Game Result: 38-35 loss against Clemson
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 32nd

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Southern Miss
  • Game Time: 7:45 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: SEC Network

No. 11: Auburn

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-6
  • Last Game Result: 31-13 loss against Maryland
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 30th

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Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Alabama A&M
  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: SEC Network+

No. 12: South Carolina

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-8
  • Last Game Result: 16-7 loss against Clemson
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 11th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Old Dominion
  • Game Time: 4:15 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: SEC Network

No. 13: Florida

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-7
  • Last Game Result: 24-15 loss against Florida State
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 8th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Miami (FL)
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: ABC

No. 14: Mississippi State

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 2-9
  • Last Game Result: 17-7 loss against Ole Miss
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 22nd

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Eastern Kentucky
  • Game Time: 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: SEC Network+

No. 15: Arkansas

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 2-9
  • Last Game Result: 48-14 loss against Missouri
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 50th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Arkansas-Pine Bluff
  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on Thursday, August 29
  • TV Channel: ESPN (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 16: Vanderbilt

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-10
  • Last Game Result: 48-24 loss against Tennessee
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 13th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Virginia Tech
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: ESPN

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